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Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $167.99
Buy New: $115.99
You Save: $52.00 (31%)
New (54) Refurbished (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  349 reviews
Sales Rank: 1263
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 100x64
Display Size: 1
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Size: Garmin Part #010-00328-00
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 4
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00328-00
Model: 010-00328-00
UPC: 753759046934
EAN: 0753759043278
ASIN: B0000CFYCH
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Waterproof, wrist-mounted training device/GPS receiver for tracking lap times, distance, and calories burned | | • | Integrated GPS receiver displays your progress on favorite routes and saves up to 100 locations | | • | Virtual Partner mode sets time, pace, and distance goals and races you against digital competitor | | • | History function breaks down workout statistics by day or cumulative weeks; includes serial PC interface | | • | Adjustable wristband and AC desktop charger; measures 3.26 x 1.71 x 9.69 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Review
Combining powerful performance-tracking features with a GPS receiver, the Garmin Forerunner 201 offers runners and hikers a unique way to track their exercise regimens and goals. Unlike its main competitor, Timex's BodyLink sport monitoring system, the Forerunner 201 integrates the GPS receiver into a single body (BodyLink has separate housings for watch and GPS).P table cellspacing="10" align="right" tr td table align="right" width="350" bgcolor="#666666" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="0"theadtr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"th scope="col" width="25%"/thth scope="col" width="25%"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/101-table.gif" border="0"br /small101/small/thth scope="col" width="25%"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/201-table.gif" border="0"br /small201/small/thth scope="col" width="25%"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/301-table.gif" border="0"br /small301/small/th/tr/theadtfoottr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"td colspan="4"small1. Allows you to set up profiles for running, biking, and another sport.br / 2. Set up workouts with specific durations and targets (speed or heart rate)./small/td/tr/tfoottbodytr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"th scope="row"smallSpeed/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/td/trtr bgcolor="#EFEFEF"th scope="row"smallPace/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/td/trtr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"th scope="row"smallDistance/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/td/trtr bgcolor="#EFEFEF"th scope="row"smallCalories burned/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/td/trtr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"th scope="row"smallHeart rate/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-x.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-x.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/td/trtr bgcolor="#EFEFEF"th scope="row"smallSports profilessup1/sup/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-x.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-x.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/td/trtr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"th scope="row"smallAdvanced workoutssup2/sup/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-x.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-x.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/td/trtr bgcolor="#EFEFEF"th scope="row"smallPC interface/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-x.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0" br /small(serial)/small/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0" br / small(USB)/small/td/trtr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"th scope="row"smallAnalyze workout data on PC/small/thtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-x.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/tdtd align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/compare-chk.gif" border="0"/td/trtr bgcolor="#EFEFEF"th scope="row"smallSize (inches, WxDxH)/small/thtd align="center"small3.3 x .9 x 1.7/small/tdtd align="center"small3.3 x .7 x 1.7/small/tdtd align="center"small3.3 x .7 x 1.7/small/td/trtr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"th scope="row"smallWeight (ounces, with batteries)/small/thtd align="center"small2.6/small/tdtd align="center"small2.75/small/tdtd align="center"small2.75/small/td/trtr bgcolor="#EFEFEF"th scope="row"smallBatteries/small/thtd align="center"small2 AAAs, 15 hours/small/tdtd align="center"smallRechargeable, 15 hours/small/tdtd align="center"smallRechargeable, 14 hours/small/td/tr/tbody/table /td /tr /table At first, the device felt a little bulky on my wrist, both in weight and in size (it measures 3.26 by 1.71 by 0.69 inches). But it really is light enough (less than 3 ounces) that it felt comfortable and transparent. I did, however, position the band a bit higher up my arm to ensure full mobility of my wrist, as the length of the Forerunner tended to get in its way. p The large display--with equally large, easy-to-read characters--helps you avoid having to squint at the readout. Just a quick glance at your numbers and you'll maintain your training concentration. The six rubber buttons on the front of the chassis are easy to access (unless you're wearing bulky gloves). I easily got the promised 13 hours out of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. At the end of the day, I'd just recharge it for around two hours and it would be ready for me the next morning.p While this is definitely a workable GPS receiver, the Forerunner is slim on overall GPS features--which is not to its detriment (think of it as a performance monitor with a dash of GPS). That said, the Forerunner was able to pick up a GPS signal just about wherever I went outside (though it had very slight hiccups in the center of downtown). But if you're looking for a full-fledged tracking device, the Forerunner isn't for you. (You'll want to start with a basic GPS unit like Garmin's eTrex.)p The Forerunner 201 has a variety of helpful tracking, monitoring, and navigational features. The History function enables you to view your workout statistics broken down by individual days, cumulative weeks, or your entire workout history (if you track different workouts during the same day, they'll be broken out as different laps). You can even view a map of your route. And much like other GPS units, you can save waypoints (called "locations" in Forerunner parlance) to mark the coordinates of a place you want to return to later.P Most interesting is the Virtual Partner mode, which enables you to set goals for a workout which will then be completed by a digital character displayed on the Forerunner's screen. You can then see how far off the time, pace, or distance you are of your virtual training buddy's; your digital character even stops when you do (though the buddy keeps on going). I found that, unless you've got a good idea as to your pace or distance, you'll have a couple of trial-and-error training sessions to get in sync with your buddy. I cut short my first attempt after my buddy got so far ahead of me that he disappeared off the screen (which I'd like to believe was not due to my woeful pace). p I was disappointed at not having the LogBook software, which enables you to keep a journal of your exercise activities (it was not available at the time of this test). But overall, the Forerunner 201 is a very useful exercise-monitoring system that will be prized by anyone involved in serious physical training. i--Agen G.N. Schmitz/i p br clear="all" div align="center"table width="500" cellspacing="5" tr td valign="top" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/sc-automenu.gif" border=1 align=top br /br /smallbAuto Menu:/b Timer pauses when you stop running. Auto lap logs your performance over a predetermined distance./small /td td valign="top" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/sc-historydays.gif" border=1 align=top br /br /smallbHistory:/b Review training history by day or week./small /td td valign="top" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/sc-map.gif" border=1 align=top br /br /smallbMap:/b Navigate back to the start or to a stored location./small /td td valign="top" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/sc-virtualpartner.gif" border=1 align=top br /br /smallbVirtual Partner:/b Set time, pace, and distance goals, and train with a "virtual partner."/small /td /table/div p br clear="all" bPros:/b ul liLoaded with performance-tracking features for the serious athlete liGPS functionality a bonus, especially in referring back to previous routes liVirtual Partner feature offers a fun, competitive way to keep you concentrated on training /ul bCons:/b ul liLack of Logbook software at time of test liVirtual Partner feature takes some trial-and-error adjustments /ul /body
Amazon.com Product Description
Finally, an alternative to awkward pedometers and cycling computers. The Forerunner 201 offers athletes an easy-to-read display and integrated GPS satellite receiver that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data--all in one compact unit that straps to your wrist. It's a lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. And because it is a high quality Garmin GPS device, you get many of the features GPS users have come to rely on, such as precise latitude, longitude, altitude data. Choose either the 201 model for rechargeable power or the 101 if you prefer to use 2 AAA batteries. The Forerunner 201 is easy to use right out of the box and delivers the benefits of GPS technology at an affordable price. p To please folks who are passionate about their exercise and training, Garmin has added something special to the Forerunner 201 called the Virtual Partner. The feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner's pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind. p Almost as important as the training device itself are the accessories to integrate it with your active lifestyle. If you're into cycling, the best way to keep an eye on your GPS while you ride is with a bike mount bracket that straps to the handlebars of your bike, motorcycle, or whatever you're traveling with for easy viewing. p bOther Forerunner 201 features:/b br UL LIMark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map. LIRetrace your steps to a starting point or reverse your normal route for routine variation. LIAmount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout. LILap history--such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace--can be stored for up to two years. LIPerformance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record. LIAutomated stopwatch provides auto-lap and auto-pause features. LILap timer indicates when a certain speed is reached or when you've fallen below a pre-set level. LIPace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace. LIDistance whistle sounds when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout. LIDownload free Garmin software to transfer data from your Forerunner 201 to your PC for storage and analysis. /UL p bWhat's in the box:/b UL LIForerunner 201 unit LIWrist strap LIA/C desktop charger with serial interface /UL
Product Description
Garmin Forerunner 201 GPS Training Assistant - The Forerunner 201 offers athletes an easy-to-read display, ergonomic wristband, and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data. It's a compact, lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. The Forerunner 201 is easy to use right out of the box and delivers the benefits of GPS technology at an affordable price. Working out with the Forerunner 201 means you're never alone in your personal training, because the unit provides a Virtual Partner. This unique feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner's pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind. Includes - Wrist strap, AC Charger
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Decent Watch for Reasonable Price November 3, 2008
This is a great watch for stepping up your training regimen. It can sometimes be a little off in calculating pace and distance - but not that much. It has a bad rap for not holding a GPS signal, but I haven't lost a signal yet (having run over 60 miles last month with it).br /br /If your'e looking for something with uncanny accuracy, this might not be the best watch for you. (I run a set course, and the watch will record the distance in a range of 5.5 - 5.95 miles - even though I'm running the exact same route). Also, the auto pause feature can be a bit tricky as it will keep timing after you have stopped or not start right away after you start running again.br /br /Overall, though, I'm glad I've got it, and it's helping me get faster.
 Garmin Forerunner 201 October 21, 2008
Entry level watch but it does all I want and alot more! Owner's manual easy to read, easy to find numerous functions available. Especially like the 'custom' screen I can select w/ any 3 functions, ie distance, current pace, avg pace (my favorite) but could be any 3 I choose. I still haven't fully utilized the watch. For the price difference I like the recharger, better than buying/disposing batteries.
MNWolf October 12, 2008
I gave my wife one of these a few years back. We found I was borrowing it so much that we ordered a second one. It's great for monitoring running or biking endeavors. My wife used it in a marathon and loved it.
 Garmin Forerunner 201 September 30, 2008
Worked well in wide open spaces but easily lost GPS signal if running on trails or in city. Also, battery stopped charging after 11 months. Would've expected more longevity but not a bad product for someone trying a GPS for the first time.
hard to charge after a while September 22, 2008
I am absolutely addicted to my Forerunner 201. After a year or so, the contacts became worn off, so it was difficult to charge. I owned mine for almost two years and it has died completely on me. I miss it.
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